Gary Simonsen of Madison, retired co-founder and president of PrimePay, was recently honored with Middlesex United Way's highest and most prestigious volunteer honor, the Community Service Award, the at the organization's annual meeting. The Community Service Award recognizes an individual for his or her length and continuity of volunteer service to Middlesex United Way. Simonsen's involvement with Middlesex United Way is extensive. He has served on the Board of Directors since 2005, and he is a past president. He chaired the Middlesex United Way campaign in 2007-08 and has served on and chaired many Middlesex United Way committees. Simonsen also remains active with the...

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Gary Simonsen of Madison, retired co-founder and president of PrimePay, was recently honored with Middlesex United Way's highest and most prestigious volunteer honor, the Community Service Award, the at the organization's annual meeting. The Community...

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Families with a household income of $53,000 or less are eligible for free tax preparation assistance is available now through April 11, 2015 at two sites Middletown.The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is an official IRS program, and all tax...

Beginning January 31st and running through April 15, 2015, YWCA Hartford Region will serve as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. VITA offers free income tax preparation for individuals and families with household incomes up to $53,000...

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